How much does an occupational therapist make in Houston?
$103,600a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $49.80 an hour or $8,632 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.80
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 2,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,790Median: $103,600Highest 10%: $140,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,790 | $37.88 | |
| 25th | $85,260 | $40.99 | |
| Median | $103,600 | $49.80 | |
| 75th | $125,100 | $60.14 | |
| 90th | $140,700 | $67.65 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Austin, TX | $122,100 |
| Longview, TX | $112,800 |
| San Antonio, TX | $107,700 |
| Dallas, TX | $106,100 |
| Texarkana, TX | $106,100 |
| Beaumont, TX | $105,800 |
| Midland, TX | $105,700 |
| Abilene, TX | $104,700 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $104,200 |
| Victoria, TX | $103,800 |
| Amarillo, TX | $102,400 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $101,700 |
| El Paso, TX | $101,500 |
| Waco, TX | $101,500 |
| Tyler, TX | $101,200 |
| Sherman, TX | $101,200 |
| McAllen, TX | $101,000 |
| San Angelo, TX | $99,570 |
| Brownsville, TX | $99,310 |
| College Station, TX | $97,870 |
| Killeen, TX | $97,040 |
| Laredo, TX | $96,760 |
| Lubbock, TX | $96,560 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $49.80 ($103,600 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $103,600 against $100,300 nationally, 3% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $106,100, so Houston pays 2% less.
Where does Houston rank for occupational therapist pay?
77 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $140,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.